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We had a high performance experimental homebuilt visit the National gliding
championships at Lasham last week. All carbon, retractable, 2 seat, 100hp Rotax, 145knot cruise. The wings looked like a carbon version of the Robin with the outer half bent up. Estimated max level speed was about 165-170 knots with amazing economy. The flaps were of the slotted Fowler variety with a negative setting for high speed- just like a glider. Also like a glider the wings could be removed in about 10 minutes for hangerage or a trailer. Tyres and undercarriage were suitable for operating off grass strips It sounds like someone has taked a number of steps towards my ideal aircraft. All they need now is a powerfull ,light weight deisel engine capable of running off Avtur or road going deisel, based upon a modern car engine to keep the costs down. ( 2litre BMW all alloy 150hp anyone?) Nigel |
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